Contributions by Bjørn Solem

Bjørn Solem says:

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There are floating docks.
What perhaps deters many is that on the charts I have, Navionics and SkippO, there is no water at low tide. But it is dredged to about 5 meters, so no problem. Short distance to the store.

2 x helpful | written on 18. Jan 2024

Bjørn Solem says:

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Approach and maritime conditions: Located between Skagen and Fredrikshavn. Originally an old fishing harbour that was partly rebuilt to accommodate guest sailors. Easy approach, well marked day and night.
Mooring: Like most Danish harbours, with piles and bow towards fixed quays. Minimum depth of 3.5 m.
The area: Strandby is not the place where the most important thing is to raise glasses. It is a quiet and family-friendly place with a playground, Daglibrugsen (grocery store) about 500 m away. The blue cafe on the pier is widely known for its ‘shooting stars’ (a local dish). 800 m to the railway if you want to go up and experience the bustle in Skagen or down to Fredrikshavn.

1 x helpful | written on 31. Mar 2022

Bjørn Solem says:

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Entrance and maritime conditions: In the middle of the east side of Samsø. Do not enter/exit after daylight; many shallows but well marked with standard buoys. I have a 2 m keel myself and it goes well in the anchorage bay even though it seems too shallow.
Anchoring: The seabed is sandy, patchily vegetated but clearly visible due to approximately 3 m of water.
The area: This is perhaps the closest you will come to a lagoon in the South Pacific. Low sandbanks surround the entire bay, offering good swimming opportunities. It can get quite windy but without much sea swell.
Langør harbor is a ten-minute row away, where there is a small kiosk and toilets with showers. There is also bike rental, self-service. Rent a bike and take a trip northward to the "capital" Nordby, have lunch at one of the many small cafes. Also, take a trip up to the highest point, Bjalleberg, with an incredibly beautiful view especially towards Thunø a little to the west.

1 x helpful | written on 31. Mar 2022

Bjørn Solem says:

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Approach and maritime conditions: Fotö is the southernmost inhabited island in Öckerö. Just north of Gothenburg. Pay close attention on the way in, as it is not well marked. There are some reefs, but if you are alert, it goes fine.
Docking: The harbor is generally five meters deep. On the large stone pier to starboard after entering, there are alongside berths, on the pier to port, a stern anchor is used.
The area: It is not a large place, but it's pleasant to take a walk around the “town”. There are a couple of cafes right by the harbor and a large sports/playground nearby that also has swimming opportunities.

1 x helpful | written on 13. Apr 2022

Bjørn Solem says:

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Keep to starboard towards the middle of the opening, somewhat shallow towards port.

1 x helpful | written on 16. Jan 2024